We absolutely love Thatcher's! We eat here at least twice a month, and it is consistently great…read moreevery single time. The food is always delicious, the portions are generous, and we've never been disappointed. Our usual order is the Border Tot A Lot Bucket, the Cowboy Spud, and, of course, the banana pudding. Everything is so good, but that banana pudding is definitely a must-have! If you're looking for good BBQ and comfort food in the Ringgold area, we highly recommend Thatcher's. It's one of our go-to places, and we'll definitely keep coming back!

On the road, looking for barbecue, checked out the reviews and menu of the #1 Rated place around…read moreme...Thatcher's. Driving up, it looked pretty darn perfect. It was a cute little small restaurant located far away from everything, and across from a small RV campground. The setting screamed, "come get yo-self some good barbecue." There are certain things that I consistently order even if I know I don't need, and cheese curds are one of them. There's were banging, with a great salsa ranch sauce. Once again, I found myself at a crossroads... Order some crazy 3000 calorie concoction, or play it straight and just get simple barbecue. I opted for the smoked meat platter with chopped pork, chicken, and sliced brisket. As if that wasn't enough, I also received three sides. Three huge sides, not the little Mac-n-cheese in a cup I got a few days earlier. The brisket: it looked a little dry, but it was not. It was very smoky. The darkness was from the smoke. They use Hickory wood. It was a tad salty, but overall really great. If I were to go back, I would only order the brisket. The pulled pork: tasty, but on the dry side. The chicken: less tasty, and drier. I don't really know what to make of the pork and the chicken. It might just be a regional difference in how barbecue is prepared? The second you start cutting into cooked meat, the juices run out and things start drying up. Anytime I smoke a pork roast, I immediately pour back all of the juices that were rendered out of the meat and into the foil from being wrapped back into the shredded pork so everything is moist. Even if it is too moist, it is still a good experience. I kind of think dry pulled pork is pretty inexcusable. And with chicken? I have no idea.lol. I always brine the chicken for a long time before I smoke it, and then it served as a breast to slice into. Anyway, I would say no to the chicken, unless the plan is to sauce it up. Speaking of sauces, they gave you three completely different flavors, which I love. And they aren't in a cup, so you won't run out. For the sides... A thick slab of Texas toast. Way better than the puny bread slices I received a couple days ago at the other joint. Solid mac & cheese. You know this was homemade, because the cheese sauce had that somewhat gritty texture. No judgment here, I stopped making homemade mac & cheese myself because I could never get the consistency right. I think it is because the cheese use is either pre-shredded, or it's not stirred in slow enough... Fried green tomatoes - not my thing, but I guess they were good. I had to try out to see what all the fuss was about. The waitress, who was super charming and sweet, recommended the sweet potato tater tots. These were placed in front of me, which made the entire lunch smell like sweet, sugary cinnamon. They were pretty fantastic. I would definitely recommend these when side hunting. Overall, if I was in the area or passing through, I would for sure go back. A lot of their salads and sandwiches and tater tot recipes looked pretty wild. Skip breakfast and lunch and use all of your calories for one meal here. Prices and portions were on point. I didn't even make it through half my meal. If I was far away, I would probably not go super far out of my way to hit this place. But then again, after a couple other places recently...I might just make that drive and enjoy me some more of this cute little place.

You can't beat the $5 lunch special! Sandwich, chips and a drink for just yep - $5. I think there…read moreis another option too but I literally only ever get the sandwich. My boyfriend got me hooked on this place & I am so glad he did. The sauce is sweet, just how I like it & the meat is so so tender! I love coming here.

As a born and raised Memphian, I can't tell you how happy I am that I have found a barbecue place…read moresince transplanting to Chattanooga. This hits!! I got the large barbecue sandwich barbecue (asked them to add slaw to it, of course) beans and fries. Spencer beans does not disappoint, whatsoever.

This is exactly why I love Yelp! We found this spot on a road trip and wanted something local. Holy…read moreBBQ spot... this was a gem. We got several platters (chicken and pork) and various sides. Everything was so good and tasted like your family made it for you. Some standout items: the coleslaw is super finely chopped which gives it a really good texture, flavor is great. The potato salad was creamy and perfectly seasoned. The pork was so Smokey and tender. Their sauce is super great, would pour that on everything. The fried okra was so tasty, we ate every piece. They have so much cheese in the poppers, delicious. If you're passing through the East Ridge area of Chattanooga, I highly suggest checking out this awesome spot for great food at an even better price. Thanks for the great experience!

Very quaint interior! It looks like they've recently added new decking outside, creating some…read moreadditional outdoor seating, which is a nice touch. We tried the chicken and pork, which were both good. The coleslaw and okra were absolutely perfect! The fries were pretty basic, though. The BBQ sauce was oh-so-yummy, but I would have liked the meat to have a little more flavor on its own. The staff was super friendly and helpful, and they also have a drive-thru, so you can easily grab your BBQ to go!

When we can't decide what we want to eat, we come to Bailey's. There's something on the menu for…read moreeveryone of us and we always leave happy with our choice

Great family business. Excellent hamburgers, BBQ and vegetables! Service with sass! Clean and open…read morespace! Best and sweet hot BBQ sauce around!! It's a tradition in Ringgold.

Excellent choice for dinner on the road. Very friendly local feel. Friendly staff that works…read moretogether. Delicious food. Great atmosphere. Skip the fast food and come here you won't be disappointed.

Jordan was our server. She was nice and very attentive. We asked what she recommended and she…read moreoffered several great options. We started with the Brick Oven Pretzels and then ended up getting the Country Benedicts with hashbrowns, the Chicken & Waffles with bacon bits in the side, the French Toast Platter with side of bacon. The restaurant is cool. Open space with a full bar. They also have two conference rooms for hosting large groups. There are also several tvs with sports playing. It took quite a while to get our food, but it was hot. I tried the French Toast and it was still soggy in the middle, not completely done. Wasn't bad, just not how I like them cooked. My son must have liked the Chicken n Waffles because they did not last long, lol. I didn't mind my order. I didn't read that description through for the Country Benedicts but I'm not disappointed. I also inquired about catering and was told they do cater and have a smoker, pizza oven and that they go heavy on appetizers. Very nice!

Damn! The food is amazing and I'm so glad I stopped in. Rode by this place a few times and decided…read moreto give it a try. One of my better decisions this week because the food was fresh, full of flavor and unlike commercial BBQ spots, this hole in the wall serves it up right with the big portions! I got the BBQ sandwich plate ($16.45 w/ tax) and the side of fries and beans brought the meal home! Will definitely be back for my next bbq fix!

Oregonian visiting the great state of TN. Excellent brisket, ribs. Baked beans and potato salad -…read moredelicious! That's how you do it!

I always enjoy the food at trinity. However being on a fixed income I can't afford their prices…read more Maybe since seniors eat less, a seniors portion at a lower price should be offered. Or a discount to seniors or veterans. Or a discount for repeat customers over 55. Anything to be able to eat there more often.

Almost missed it. Had to ask a passer-by for help to find it. Glad I did. It's inside a type of up…read moremarket food court. The ribs were fall off the bone tender with a tasty sweet bbq sauce on top. Had a smoothie after from the stall opposite but I can't remember the name but it was also delish! Thank you from https://karenscckitchen.com

This place is rated highly for good reason. Sitting on a hillside overlooking the city (downtown is…read morevisible in the far distance), the service and BBQ were excellent. There is ample indoor seating with even more on the outdoor patio overlooking the city. The atmosphere is what you'd expect for a BBQ restaurant and there were classic 80s tunes filling the air. The service was fast and friendly. The fall off-the-bone BBQ ribs were some of the best I've had and were fine even without sauce. Speaking of, there were multiple sauces available. These are not your typical thick molasses based sauce, most featured vinegar as the main flavor. I thought this very unique and very good. My favorite was the Great Sauce - combo of habanero, onion and vinegar. My ribs were accompanied by basic but flavorful pintos adorned with onions and parsley and cornbread with real chunks of corn baked in. An added touch was the warm moist towel at the end of the meal. And to even make things fun, the provide cabbage to feed the resident goats!

The service is always great here. We have a favorite server and she's very personable. My ribs were…read moretender and easily pulled from the bone. The sides however need attention. The Mac and cheese and the beans needed seasoning. Both were bland. There is no reason for the sides to lack seasoning at a BBQ restaurant. The restaurant is always clean, and feeding the goats after eating is always a nice ending to end a meal.

Excellent pulled chicken. It's never dry! The fried okra and slaw are great sides!…read moreStaff is always friendly and the place is clean.

This was horrible, the husband had brisket and it actually tasted like it was boiled. Just awful! I…read morehad pulled pork and it was ok...sad. We were looking forward to come barbecue and were highly, highly disappointed!

Great Food Cooked to Order!! Super Fast and friendly! Even eating outside was nice! Highly…read moreRecommend for a good Quick stop for some southern comfort food! The burgers were huge and went way beyond expectations! I even foot the MiMi Burger and made it a double! Me being a Pit Master and Grill Master myself had to try it with her own rubs and spices. Cooked to order and finished off in the grill with BBQ sauce! Very nice touch with the Cajun spice! Lots of flavor! Good meaty texture that stayed together the whole time! Fries were fresh and nicely seasoned! The onion rings were killer! All in all very impressed and being is how it's at the end of our road! And they do call ahead! Can't beat that! Got to meet the Man himself as well as MiMi and passed along some of my homemade Rub and seasoning! Papa J also stated he's gonna bring some good ole Mississippi Comfort food with a twist this summer! Can't wait!

Amazing place to grab a bite !!! The food was made fresh, and oh my gosh ..the mozzarella sticks !…read moreMy burger was perfect and onion rings were delicious. Very reasonable on price. Love the people and atmosphere. Will definitely be back !!!